Vegetable Couscous
This fast and flavorful Vegetable Couscous is the perfect light and refreshing side dish for your picnic or potluck. Every bite features the best of summer produce, with fluffy couscous and fresh vegetables tossed together with a zesty Mediterranean dressing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 small garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- pinch of black pepper
For the couscous:
- 1 1/2 cups couscous (8 oz)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese or more to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped, or more to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, cook the couscous according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, prep the veggies: chop and/or dice the tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion and set aside.
- Next, make the dressing: whisk the olive oil, salt, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Once the couscous is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl, then add the prepared vegetables, along with the feta and basil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1473IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
